AMWU 2026 membership fees
We offer a range of membership categories to suit apprentices, contractors, casual and part-time workers with fees that reflect your employment. We aim to keep union membership affordable, and membership fees are fully tax-deductible.
M
Member earning between $1,068 and $2,079 a week
$16.50
$214.50
N
Member earning less than $1,068 a week
$14.05
$182.65
B
Part-time/casual member working less than 20 hours a week
$7.20
$93.60
T
Member earning $2,079 to $3,114 a week
$21.55
$280.15
U
Member earning over $3,114 a week
$31.85
$414.05
C1
Adult apprentice earning less than $1,068 – 1 st year
$1.00
$13.00
C2
Adult apprentice earning less than $1,068 – 2nd year
$2.00
$26.00
C3
Adult apprentice earning less than $1,068 – 3rd year
$4.00
$52.00
C4
Adult apprentice earning less than $1,068 – 4th year
$8.00
$104.00
A1
Apprentice commenced when under 21 – 1st year
$1.00
$13.00
A2
Apprentice commenced when under 21 – 2nd year
$2.00
$26.00
A3
Apprentice commenced when under 21 – 3rd year
$4.00
$52.00
A4
Apprentice commenced when under 21 – 4th year
$8.00
$104.00
Note: Adult Apprentice earning more than $1,068 will pay the relevant rate consistent with their wage (i.e. Section M, T or U). Rates are based on gross income before tax and excluding overtime/ penalty payments.